Report: Jean-Philippe Mateta pushing to leave Crystal Palace as Juventus prepare new offer

As a lot as the primary week or two of January was dominated by discuss of Federico Chiesa doubtlessly coming again to Turin throughout the winter switch window, Juventus’ push to herald a brand new striker has come to the fore over the previous couple of days, if solely being magnified by the Bianconeri’s struggles to attain of their loss to Cagliari over the weekend.

That fundamental goal is a reputation you’re nicely accustomed to by now: Jean-Philippe Mateta.

In order Juventus push to try to get Mateta to Turin, it sounds just like the participant himself is actually pushing an exit as nicely.

In accordance with SportItalia’s Alfredo Pedulla, Mateta could be very a lot inclined to go away Crystal Palace this month, with Juventus trying to be his high potential vacation spot if that have been to come back to fruition. And when you think about all the pieces occurring at Palace proper now — cornerstone participant leaving, supervisor nearly at his final straw with the present circumstances on the membership and previous star gamers leaving in current switch home windows — it’s simple to grasp why Mateta desires to go out on a brand new journey reasonably than proceed within the present state of affairs. Juventus need to make the most of simply that, however have been stonewalled by Crystal Palace so far, with their first bid for Mateta — a six-month mortgage with an obligation to purchase that’s contingent on European qualification — being turned down in a comparatively unsurprising growth.

However the truth stays that, in response to Pedulla, Mateta desires out — and that might show to play into Juve’s palms whatever the truth he’s nonetheless very a lot enjoying for Palace regardless of the exit rumors.

This additionally signifies that Juventus should up their bid for Mateta, who Crystal Palace reportedly need upward of €40 million for if he have been to go away throughout the winter switch window. Juventus’ provide of a €2 million mortgage payment with an obligation to purchase round €28 million is clearly nicely wanting that hope. However in relation to Mateta’s willingness to truly keep in comparison with his need to go away, how a lot will that push him towards the exit door?

Juventus clearly desire a totally different profile at striker in comparison with the 2 wholesome ones they at the moment have in Jonathan David and Loïs Openda. Juve supervisor Luciano Spalletti has reportedly given the inexperienced mild to a transfer for Mateta, He’s their best choice and the truth that they’re quickly providing up one other potential deal for him is additional proof of that.

Who is aware of when it should truly get completed this month, however closing on Mateta seems to be Juventus’ high precedence coming into the second half of January.